The Town of Carleton Place would like to remind residents that weather, staffing, and supply of materials can impact the construction schedule. Activities anticipated for the upcoming week include the following:
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Mobilization activities continue with excavation scheduled to begin on August 5th.
Dufferin Street
Broken concrete curb and sidewalk are being replaced, and iron adjustment has taken place in preparation for the asphalt overlay.
St. Paul Street
Crews will be replacing a damaged section of concrete curb.
Down Street
Crews will be installing concrete curbs and granular material in preparation for base course asphalt.
Charles Street
Crews will be excavating and replacing the granular materials.
Grant Street
Crews are completing curb repairs and new sidewalk installation. Crews will be removing and replacing the granular materials.
Findlay Avenue Pumping Station
Crews will be demolishing the existing pumping station building and removing equipment from the existing wet well.
Princess Street Pumping Station
Crews will be on site installing a new manhole to accommodate by-pass pumping. The intersection of Princess and Sussex Streets will be reduced to one (1) lane in either direction. Flag persons will be on-site directing traffic.
Industrial Avenue Pumping Station
Crews will continue with the rock excavation for the installation of the new wet well. Traffic control measures will be in place when needed.
For everyone’s safety, the Town of Carleton Place and its contractors would like to request that residents find alternative routes to avoid these active construction zones. If you are unable to find alternative routes around the construction, please reduce your speed and follow the directions as provided by flag crews and/or any posted signage. Our goal is to ensure everyone is able to go home safely at the end of each day. Should you have any questions about any of our projects, please reach out to the Public Works Office at (613) 257-2253.